Postdoctoral Associate | Wang Lab (Molecular Biology)

Location: Farmington, Connecticut, United States

Salary: $65,589–$75,569 per year, based on postdoctoral experience.

Company

hirify.global is an independent nonprofit biomedical research institution focused on genetics, genomic medicine, cancer, and other human diseases.

What you will do

• Study molecular mechanisms involved in hematological malignancies.
• Investigate dysregulated processes driving leukemia initiation and therapy resistance.
• Lead a research project integrating genomics, epigenomics, and immunology.
• Apply CRISPR-based tools, single-cell multi-omics, and cancer mouse models.
• Identify new therapeutic strategies through interdisciplinary research and collaboration.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, or a related field.
• Strong training in molecular biology, cell biology, and next-generation sequencing technologies.
• At least one first-author publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Nice to have

• Experience in computational biology.
• Experience with genetic screens and single-cell technologies.
• Early scientific independence demonstrated through the JAX Scholars Program.

Culture & Benefits

• Interactive research community with access to advanced mouse, computational science, mass spectrometry, imaging, and genome technology facilities.
• Collaboration opportunities with the University of Connecticut Health Center.
• Inclusive research environment focused on mentoring and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Access to a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and institutional research resources.

Hiring process

• Submit a current CV, three reference letters, and a research interests and career goals statement of no more than one page.